Fundraiser aimed to get Swim Club at Lions Head Lake in Wayne up and running again

WAYNE - Rhonda Lipson would like to see the Swim Club at Lions Head Lake make a return to prominence in 2015.

With that in mind, the long-time Wayne resident is putting together a Family Fun Fitness Day and fundraiser for this Sunday, July 27, along the beach at the Lions Head Lake.

The event will be held from 12 noon to 3 p.m., at Colfax Road to Tamarack Road, in Wayne.

"We would like to revive the swim club for 2015," said Lipson. "We have a number of local clubs who will be serving as sponsors at this Sunday's event. It's a chance for people to come down by the lake, see some of the sponsors and enjoy the day."

There will be a donation of $4 per person, or $10, per family, for the Family Fun Fitness Day.

Among the fitness sponsors who will have booths on Sunday at the Lake include LA Fitness, Crunch Gym, Retro, Spa 23 and Overtime Fitness. In addition, Nature's Pavillion, a health food retailer, will be on hand, as well as Let's Yo, a yogurt parlor and Absolute Karate.

Lipson also hopes the local emergency medical service will stop by and be a part of the day's festivities.

"It will be along the lines of what you see at Wayne Day," said Lipson. "The event will have other activities, too, such as volleyball, hula hoops and other games. There will also be give-a-ways of health bars, water, yogurt and more."

Lipson sees the event as an opportunity to bring the community together and give back to one another.

"Most importantly, it's the chance to raise some money to give the swim club up and running for next year," said Lipson. "I've lived here for 28 years and the swim club has always been a nice place. It's been a few years now since it's operated and we'd like to get it rolling again."

Lipson is also hopeful that future events will be planned to keep the fundraising ball rolling for the re-opening of the swim club.

"The vendors will be active in promoting their businesses, as well as a nice chance for the kids to have fun and the adults to come together," said Lipson, herself a professional in the real estate field. "It's giving back and hopefully, enjoying the chance to do that, as well."

If you have any questions, or would like to help with the fundraiser, contact Lipson at 973-809-3243.